"A Simple Recipe of Tomatoes And Scent Leaves Sauce"

Greetings everyone!

Welcome to another day in the kitchen with me, so on today's menu i will be sharing some simple procedures on how to prepare sauce using tomato and scent leaves to achieve a flavored and healthy sauce.

Ingredients

• fresh tomatoes

• scent leaves

• fresh pepper

• onions

• olive oil

• seasoning cubes

• salt

preparation process

Step1

I washed the tomatoes clean and free from dirt then i cut them into my preferred sizes and set that aside.

Step2

I washed my scent leave and sliced them properly and also set that aside.

I poured in some oil in my pan and heat it up on minimum heat for about 2 minutes.

Step3

I poured in my sliced onions into the hot oil stir and add a little salt then after 1 minutes i poured in the fresh blended pepper.

Step4

I poured in my fresh tomatoes into the pan and stir it thoroughly then i added a cube of Maggi covered the pan and let it fry for 5 minutes while i stir occasionally.

Step5

After 5 minutes of frying the tomatoes in a medium heat it was softened and had a creamy texture i now poured in the final ingredients which is the scent leaves stirred it and allow it cook for just few seconds then my Fresh tomatoes and scent leaves sauce was ready!!

sauce paired with yam

This is a sauce and it best enjoyed when paired with other foods like rice, plantains, potatoes, yam etc so i paired mine with white boiled yam.

This is a very healthy meal that adds alot of great health benefits to the human system so let talk about the health benefits of the two ingredients tomato and scent leaves

Tomato

Tomato has a variety of health benefits due to their rich nutrient profile, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like lycopene.
These nutrients contribute to improved heart health, reduced cancer risk, improves eyesight, and a healthier skin.
Specific health benefits of tomatoes:
Heart Health:
Tomatoes are rich in potassium and lycopene, which can also help lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol and improve blood vessel functions also reducing the risk of heart disease.
Cancer Prevention:
Lycopene an antioxidant found in tomatoes has been linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers, including prostate, lung, and stomach cancers.

scent leaves

Scent leaves has alot of health benefits due to their rich nutrient and bioactive compound content. These benefits include supporting digestion, boosting the immune system, and promoting a healthy skin.

This two vegetables are healthy and cost effective as well.

a selfie with my recipe

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